DB4 GT Continuation
Discussion
V8 Vantage GT said:
I believe this is pure genius. This is pocket change to the buyers of these cars which will no doubt only increase in value. A great way for Aston to make much needed cash not to mention publicity. Only down side is you can't legally drive on the road no doubt due to current safety regulations.
To be fair - that's quite a big downside!V8 Vantage GT said:
I believe this is pure genius. This is pocket change to the buyers of these cars which will no doubt only increase in value. A great way for Aston to make much needed cash not to mention publicity. Only down side is you can't legally drive on the road no doubt due to current safety regulations.
Agree absolutely;Sadly I am not one of the favoured few to be included on this particular 'suitable recipient' list but oh how I wish I were. Be in no doubt, being an owner of one of these cars is a gift from heaven. My prediction, if I may be so bold, is that these cars are set to double in value in the next 5 years,,,,just as the One-77's have. This issue is only 25 cars, did I say 5 years, perhaps I should have said months.
Funny thing supply and demand.
One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
Jon39 said:
Funny thing supply and demand.
One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
The bubble will doubtless fluctuate Jon39 but the classic market is global, these cars are a mega investment. Aston Martin will for ever endure, the quintessential brand. One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
If I'm going to spend money on a replica of rather buy this (and its road legal I believe)
http://talacrest.com/classic-stock-details.asp?sto...
http://talacrest.com/classic-stock-details.asp?sto...
Jon39 said:
Funny thing supply and demand.
One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
What car was that Jon, you can't just leave that hanging there... One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
RichB said:
Jon39 said:
Funny thing supply and demand.
One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
What car was that Jon, you can't just leave that hanging there... One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
RichB said:
Jon39 said:
Funny thing supply and demand.
One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
One of my cars was being sold when new for more than list.
Used prices held well, until the replacement model was introduced.
At that point I bought at just one third of new price.
It is now worth less than £2,000.
Car speculators have discovered before, that prices can indeed fall.
I wonder if we are in a bubble now?
What car was that Jon, you can't just leave that hanging there...
Mercedes coupe.
Just because they had a version for DTM racing, and also as the Formula One safety car, it does not mean anyone wants them 15 years later.
A very relaxing cruiser (one leg driving), but not a sports car (0-60 mph needs 7 seconds).
I can actually see both sides of the coin here.
Imagine you are CEO of Aston Martin and every year at the Bonhams auction held in the old factory at Newport Pagnall you see cars designed, manufactured and originally sold by the company you now oversee. The only problem is that although they are sold sometimes for millions of pounds, he does not see a single penny from the sale.
The auction house gets a cut, the independents who restore them make money and in most case the owners/collectors/speculators who sell them make money.
Imagine you are the owner of original DB4 GT and it is announced the "continuation" of a model that was produced in very small numbers and production stopped circa 50 years ago?
Imagine you find an old Aston tucked away in a barn somewhere, the car is a complete wreck, but its an original DB4 GT. It gets sent to the old factory for a complete restoration and comes out many months later like a brand new DB4 GT. The only original part remaining is the chassis plate, but its an original DB4 GT.
Imagine you are CEO of Aston Martin and every year at the Bonhams auction held in the old factory at Newport Pagnall you see cars designed, manufactured and originally sold by the company you now oversee. The only problem is that although they are sold sometimes for millions of pounds, he does not see a single penny from the sale.
The auction house gets a cut, the independents who restore them make money and in most case the owners/collectors/speculators who sell them make money.
Imagine you are the owner of original DB4 GT and it is announced the "continuation" of a model that was produced in very small numbers and production stopped circa 50 years ago?
Imagine you find an old Aston tucked away in a barn somewhere, the car is a complete wreck, but its an original DB4 GT. It gets sent to the old factory for a complete restoration and comes out many months later like a brand new DB4 GT. The only original part remaining is the chassis plate, but its an original DB4 GT.
"Reading between the lines, these track-only cars, built by Aston Martin along the principles of Jaguar’s new Lightweight E-type, are more retro-modern interpretations of the originals adapted for the needs of modern supercar drivers than true period recreations."
Read more on: https://k500.com/story-item/as-we-told-you-aston-t...
Read more on: https://k500.com/story-item/as-we-told-you-aston-t...
Manwhoneverwas said:
...Imagine you find an old Aston tucked away in a barn somewhere, the car is a complete wreck, but its an original DB4 GT. It gets sent to the old factory for a complete restoration and comes out many months later like a brand new DB4 GT. The only original part remaining is the chassis plate, but its an original DB4 GT.
Having been to Aston Works and seen how they restore classic Astons you're absolutely right. 
I've heard nothing whatsoever, be it specific or generally, about other models to come but given how successful this has been in terms of sales & reception, I can't imagine Aston won't do something similar again with other back catalogue cars - Jag tested the water a few years ago and are now on what, about their third of this type ? Land Rover are doing something similar with old Defenders and Range Rovers, whilst of course you have the market for Alfaholics, Singer, etc too.
As with Vulcan, I have to assume some owners will look at getting their continuations made road legal ?
As with Vulcan, I have to assume some owners will look at getting their continuations made road legal ?
Many have probably see this, but I just happened across it. A nice video of an original DB4 GT Zagato with voiceover by its charming gentleman owner. It’s some car!
https://youtu.be/-2eNyC21u4k
https://youtu.be/-2eNyC21u4k
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